Which of the following gives the primary cause of a radiation inversion?

A. solar radiation absorbed by the Earth's surface
B. infrared radiation emitted by the Earth's surface
C. solar radiation reflected by the Earth's surface
D. infrared radiation absorbed by the Earth's surface


Answer: B

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